The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) has assured community members that its proposal to sell land at Horwood’s Farm has not been finalised.
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If sold, 1.5 hectares along Horwood Street will be used to construct high rise Finance Linked Subsidy Programme (FLSP) houses.
Themba Gadebe, spokesperson of the CoE, said the proposal needs to be resolved by council.
He said the council item was served at an oversight committee in March this year.
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“After council announces its resolution, a public participation process will be held.”
During the public participation process, community members and role players will have the opportunity to raise their concerns about the proposal.
Earlier this month, Clr Heather Hart (Ward 18) appealed to CoE not to sell the proposed land.
Hart’s appeal to the CoE came after the recent success of the Horwood’s Farm Family Markets.
Over the past three months, the markets have attracted thousands of community members to the park.
Gadebe said the proposal was made to fast track the CoE’s human settlement development agenda.
He explained that if the land is sold it will lead to densification in Edenvale.
“The housing will assist beneficiaries by bringing them closer to their workplaces,” said Gadebe.
“This will reduce commuting times and travel costs to work.”
In addition to bringing community members closer to work, Gadebe said the park will also benefit from the proposed sale.
“The housing will provide mixed-use typology which will enhance optimal utilisation of the park.”
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